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The Vampire Diaries· Season 5 · Episode 9

The Cell

S05E09·6.8·December 5, 2013·1h·The CW

Stefan continues to offer Katherine his support while trying to mask his own pain, until Caroline shows up with an unusual form of therapy. After trying to make amends with Caroline, Elena grows so concerned about Damon that she turns to Aaron for help. Later, when Damon tells Elena about a terrible ordeal in his past that he has kept secret for decades, she shares the disturbing information she just learned about her own family. Finally, Aaron decides on a desperate course of action after a conversation with Dr. Wes.

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#12In Season 5of 22 rated episodes
#153All-timeof 171 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 6.9
2013First airedDecember 5, 2013

Guest stars

Michael MalarkeyMichael Malarkeyas Enzo St. JohnNina DobrevNina Dobrevas Katherine Pierce
Rick CosnettRick Cosnettas Doctor Wesley "Wes" Maxfield
Shaun SiposShaun Siposas Aaron WhitmoreTrevor St. JohnTrevor St. Johnas Dr. Whitmore
Jason MacDonaldJason MacDonaldas Grayson Gilbert
Judd LormandJudd Lormandas Joseph Salvatore

Crew

Chris GrismerChris GrismerDirector
Melinda Hsu TaylorMelinda Hsu TaylorWriter

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